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Stephen Holmes
Stephen Holmes

Oct 28, 2026

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2 min read

They're Gone.

Does cardio prevent strength and size gains?

Training Concepts/Protocols

+3

Oct 23, 2026

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3 min read

Additional Issue.

Stop fixating on carbs and total sugar... the “added sugar” line is what actually matters.

Nutrition

+1

Oct 21, 2026

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3 min read

Preparing To Consume.

The toughest part about pushing for better performance and/or health can come down to your approach to meal prepping and planning.

Nutrition

+2

Oct 19, 2026

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2 min read

One At A Time.

Training unilaterally can be a game-changer for strength, size, and performance if implemented correctly.

Training Concepts/Protocols

+2

Oct 16, 2026

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2 min read

Prime Time Activation.

Plyometric work has more benefits than just training for explosiveness... And there's one that falls into how you should structure it that can make or break your training.

Training Concepts/Protocols

+3

Oct 13, 2026

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2 min read

I Got A Feeling.

Judge your heavy lifting off of today... not last week.

Training Concepts/Protocols

+3

Oct 7, 2026

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3 min read

Repping 3to6.

There is more than one way to build size and strength, and they don't have to be separate.

Training Concepts/Protocols

+3

Sep 29, 2026

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3 min read

Effectively Redundant.

Drop the shiny object concept when it comes to your training and diet...

Training Concepts/Protocols

+3

Sep 27, 2026

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4 min read

Protein In Pieces.

Most protein/amino/peptide supplements are a marketing scam...

Nutrition

+1

Sep 23, 2026

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2 min read

Built to Pull.

You could be deadlifting completely wrong for your body type...

Training Concepts/Protocols

+3

Sep 20, 2026

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3 min read

Metabolic Decline.

Your metabolism didn't slow down... your life did.

Nutrition

+5

Sep 16, 2026

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2 min read

Sisyphean vs Herculean.

Both tasks are incredibly difficult, but they differ completely in their journey and outcome.

Training Concepts/Protocols

+5

Sep 11, 2026

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2 min read

I'll Take Door #3.

There is always an alternative to an exercise.

Training Concepts/Protocols

+1

Sep 6, 2026

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2 min read

Explain Yourself.

The concept of your "why," and your best bet at maintaining it long-term.

Motivational/Mindset

+1

Sep 2, 2026

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2 min read

Not So Different.

The stigma of women needing to train differently than men is interesting...

Training Concepts/Protocols

+1

Aug 30, 2026

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2 min read

Take Off.

Is that a warm-up... Here's why you should do dynamic movement before your training session, and static stretching after.

Training Concepts/Protocols

+1

Aug 27, 2026

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2 min read

Fatty Carbs.

How we typically view food sources, and why we should work on changing our current mindset.

Nutrition

+1

Aug 23, 2026

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2 min read

Pulling Back.

Taking a closer look at the transition point of the elbows during a clean before dropping under. If you get stuck here, this is for you.

Lifts

+2

Aug 21, 2026

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1 min read

Big Brain.

What if there was a "fertilizer" for your brain cells, and if so, how do you increase it...

Lifestyle

Aug 17, 2026

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3 min read

But They Said So.

The fitness industry makes fitness and nutrition seem complicated. It's not. I'll explain...

Lifestyle

+1

Aug 13, 2026

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2 min read

Who's Attitude.

Is an athlete's attitude more important than technique, or does it matter...

Motivational/Mindset

+3

Aug 11, 2026

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2 min read

Back Up.

Back injuries/tweaks are common in both fitness and non-fitness people alike... try the McGill Big Three.

Training Concepts/Protocols

+1

Aug 7, 2026

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3 min read

That Hurt.

Why taking rest and recovery serious matters... even for the small stuff.

Recovery & Rehab

+2

Aug 5, 2026

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4 min read

I'll Tell Ya What.

My opinion and understanding on a few issues I run into as a strength and conditioning coach these days.

Lifestyle

+1

Jul 31, 2026

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2 min read

Pull This.

The rack pull is either hated or loved... I'll explain, then you decide.

Training Concepts/Protocols

+3

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